Recognizing Autism

Every child will develop and mature differently. However, it can be helpful for parents to understand how their child is developing and accomplishing milestones in comparison to other children in their age group. We've made the following milestone charts available:

Gross Motor Skills which include sitting, crawling, and walking.
Fine Motor Skills such as transferring objects, using a sippy cup, or spoon feeding.
Social/Emotional includes smiling, separation distress, and independence.
Language such as cooing, babbling, and putting words together.

If you feel that your child is significantly delayed in several milestones, please consult your pediatrician or contact the Center for Autism.

Hope Network to Host Conference Supporting a Culture of Gentleness

4/12/2013

Hope Network, along with the Center for Positive Living Supports, is hosting a conference supporting the Culture of Gentleness on June 27 and 28, 2013 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Hope Network brings former U.S. congressman Patrick Kennedy to Michigan in March to promote integrated healthcare initiatives

1/22/2013

The late Ted Kennedy’s son leverages personal struggles to advocate for mental health awareness

Hope Networktoday announced it’s bringing in former United States Representative turned national mental health advocate Patrick J. Kennedy to Michigan in March to advance statewide conversation about the importance of integrating mental and physical health care.

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Central Michigan University and Hope Network Rehabilitation Services Invite Participants for TBI Research

1/15/2013

Hope Network Rehab Services’ Chris Hausbeck, PT, DPT and Central Michigan University are conducting a research project to help consumers after TBI.